It's time for the March edition of "In the Garden" with Jim Orband! Spring is upon us, and we're ready to answer your toughest gardening questions. Have a question or comment that can't wait? Email the show at hearsay@whrv.org or leave us a voicemail at 757-889-9105. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

WHRO Public Media is proud to be part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate series. Today, we'll highlight the shortfalls in Virginia's job economy and explore how programs, like the Denbigh Aviation Academy in Newport News, can help strengthen the workforce. Join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Earlier this month, Congressman Scott Taylor received a death threat. As a result, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran recommended that Virginia pursue a risk warrant law similar to the one recently enacted in Florida. Let's talk about it at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM! But first, Dominion Energy joins the broadcast to answer a few of your lingering questions about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Did you or someone you know participate in the March For Our Lives this weekend? If so, we'd love to hear about your experience! Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Join us live at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Can't wait to share your thoughts? Leave us a voicemail (757-889-9105), tweet @hearsayradio, or email hearsay@whrv.org.

Are you looking to fill your spring calendar? Today, we've got information about two incredible arts productions in Hampton Roads: The Virginia Stage Company's Disgraced and the Virginia Opera's Lucia Di Lammermoor. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

The Norfolk City Council voted Tuesday, March 13 to allow the construction of a natural gas pipeline underneath two of Norfolk's drinking water reservoirs in Suffolk. This is part of the larger Atlantic Coast Pipeline project which is expected to run between West Virginia and North Carolina. Today, we'll talk about potential impacts of the pipeline's expansion. Later, did you fill out a March Madness bracket? Today, we'll explore the craze behind March Madness brackets and highlight efforts by local and national companies to make brackets fit their business models. Join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

StartWheel is a brand new resource for Hampton Roads, and it will be showcased on March 30 at the Selden Market. Tune into 89.5 WHRV-FM at noon today to learn more about StartWheel's mission to centralize and mobilize efforts that foster the growth of the regional innovation economy.

Major changes are coming to the city of Norfolk: SkyStar, a renovation at Chrysler Hall, a new bike-share program, and a gas pipeline to name a few. Today we're hoping to get your take on the "new" Norfolk. Is the city growing in the right direction? Do you have strong feelings about one of the projects? Join us live at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Can't wait to share your thoughts? Leave us a voicemail (757-889-9105), tweet @hearsayradio, or email hearsay@whrv.org.

This month's National School Walkout aims to encourage Congress to pass tighter gun control laws. It will start at 10 A.M. (across each time zone) and last for 17 minutes to honor the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. How do you feel about the walkout? Do you know a student planning to participate? Join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guest:

Kayla Hicks - is the Director of African-American & Community Outreach for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV). She also leads the Virginia Action Network (VAN)